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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.25, 1,861.10 and 955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.25, 1,861.10 and 955.59 is: 1,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.25 : 1,861.10 = 955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.25/1,861.10 = 955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.25x = 1,861.10 × 955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.25x = 1,778,443.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,443.77/1,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.10

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